areola
anatomy
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changes during pregnancy
- In pregnancy: Breasts
…the lightly pigmented area (areola) around each nipple becomes first florid or dusky in colour and then appreciably darker; during the later months the areola takes on a hue that is deep bronze or brownish black, depending on the woman’s natural pigmentation. The veins beneath the skin over the…
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function in mammary glands
- In mammary gland: The human breast
…and radiating muscles in the areola, a circular disk of roughened pigmented skin surrounding the nipple, cause the nipple to become firm and erect upon tactile stimulation; this facilitates suckling. The areola also contains sebaceous glands to provide lubrication for the nipple during nursing.
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